Denison in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Miller's Spring
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
1. Miller's Spring Marker
On homesite bought Oct. 15, 1866, by J. K. Miller (1826-1908), this spring supplied his household, neighbors, travelers on nearby ferry road. Civic -minded Miller gave alternate business area lots to the city of Denison; also sites for each early church, first public school, Forest Park.
Erected 1972 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 7408.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 33° 45.736′ N, 96° 33.309′ W. Marker is in Denison, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is on West Walker Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 W Walker St, Denison TX 75020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. J.K. Miller House (a few steps from this marker); W. B. and Ella Munson Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Hopewell Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mayes House (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. Luke's Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Site of Terrell High School (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Forest Park (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denison.
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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, November 27, 2022
2. Miller's Spring Marker
The J.K. Miller House is in the background in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 217 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
